(No.33) What Makes a Good Team Player

Bees are devoted to their team. For example, honey bees attack their natural enemies with their stings even though they die. However, I think this gives us a lesson about good teamwork. We need to have the courage to devote ourselves to our team when we do teamwork. (G5, Ume, Kim SoYoon)

Teamwork is about bringing ideas together, developing skills and various perspectives. When you are open-minded, you are more likely to improve teamwork by enhancing communication and empathizing with others. You will also be able to encourage other teammates to share innovative opinions and ideas. (G5, Ume, Mun SeoJeong)

In my opinion, effective communication is necessary for good team work. It fosters cooperation among team members. A good team player not only articulates their thoughts and ideas clearly but also listens to and respects others’ opinions. (G5, Rose, Lee SeoYoon)

To become a good team player, we should respect each other. The biggest weakness of teamwork is different opinions. Most of the opinions are usually different. Instead of maintaining your opinion, respecting each other and listening carefully to others opinions can make better teamworks. (G5, Orchid, Kwon JiYu)

Having a positive mindset is significant to overcome any obstacles. It includes listening to the leader. Any leader is in charge of unifying the team. Therefore, failing to follow the leader will result in division of the group. So, it is important to trust and listen to the leader. (G5, Ume, Sim SeokHyun)

I think the way to be a good team player is to do your best. If you work hard your team will finish the project faster. If your teammates and you work together, your teacher will be happy. To be a good team player is to do your best. (G6, Orchid, Shin)

To be a good team player we need to improve a lot of things. You should be eager to help and do your best to make a good team atmosphere. You should also know your positives and negatives and use your positives. Finally, you should be kind to your teammates. (G6, Rose, Kang SeoHee)

As a team player everyone should help and cooperate with others to win. Even if we have good skills we should work together. We should also respect other people’s opinions and help those who need help. If we are respectful and cooperate we can be a good team player. (G6, Ume, Jeon, YoungJoon)

I think a good team player has these two factors. First factor is bravery to start something new. If you can start something easily, you can have a great finish as well. Secondly, you need responsibility. You have to have responsibility to be a good team member. (G6, Peony, Baek YungYeong)

I think a good team player needs the ability to respect other people. If we do not respect others, the team will fight. Also, I think a good team player needs the ability to think positive thoughts and make people happy to do work. (G6, Ume, Cha YuAn)